While in states which questions do we want to pose to gather a standard amount of data.

While in states which questions do we want to pose to gather a standard amount of data.

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==Initial Discussion==

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===Initial Discussion===

Questions Initially Proposed by Pose While in States in [[1/29/2007 Pre-Planning Document from Nancy|Pre-planning Document]]

Questions Initially Proposed by Pose While in States in [[1/29/2007 Pre-Planning Document from Nancy|Pre-planning Document]]

From COSLA Survey

From COSLA Survey

Revision as of 19:39, 29 January 2007

This page is divided into two parts. The first is the standardized data that we would like to collect from all states as we visit them. The second part contains links to the state visit planning pages for each of the seven states (forthcoming) we will be visiting. If there is data that you would like to collect from certain states, please put it into the section at the bottom of the page.

State Standard Data

Initial Discussion

What is your state's vision for public library Internet connectivity and network service provision?

What are the general problems and issues you face in getting high speed access for local public libraries to the internet and for other library functions?

How do you help libraries calculate how much high speed access they will need? Or how do they calculate this? Do you have a planning guide that helps local libraries make this decision?

How are libraries using high speed access or how do they want to use it if they had it or had more? What can’t they do that they want to do?

What role does e-rate play in high speed access for public libraries?

What are the most successful methods that libraries have used to connect to high speed access in your state? (Type of connectivity; coalitions; unique configurations, etc.)

Where is the real power or decision making authority in you state? Is it in the state network office, the state university system, state utility commission, governor's office, telcos, all of these, etc.?

Are there any studies in your state that would be helpful?

If we visited your state, who should we talk to (not names but titles)?

If the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation were going to try and help in this arena, what could they do?

Thoughts from Focus Group – More detailed information about high connectivity state’s network: